Morton Fraser MacRoberts frequently acts for both private and public sector entities and is well equipped to handle the full gamut of mandates in the social housing legal landscape. The practice’s strengths include advising on housing policy, construction disputes and best environmental practices. Department head Suzanne Hardie is well reputed for her work in affordable housing project development, while Andrew Meakin brings valuable banking and financial expertise to the team.
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'Since being introduced, I have found Morton Fraser MacRoberts to be an excellent practice.'
'They regularly hold free lunchtime briefing sessions and issue bulletins with key information, good practice etc - this is a great resource.'
Key clients
- Sanctuary Group
- West Lothian Council
- Places for People Group (including Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association/Places for People Scotland)
- Wheatley Group
- Drumchapel Housing Association
- The Talbot Association
- The Ministry of Defence
- Scottish Government
- The City of Edinburgh Council
- Bank of Scotland
- Santander
- Persimmon
- Taylor Wimpey
- Lovell Homes
Work highlights
Acted for Places for People on a string of acquisitions delivered through a combination of land and build, golden brick and forward purchase arrangements, delivering more than 300 new affordable homes across 6 different developments.
Acted for a number of Local Authority clients on acquisitions of affordable housing units delivered by developers as part of their Section 75 obligations.
Acted for Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group in relation to new lending facilities for Parkhead Housing Association and Brentwood Housing Association.
Practice head
Suzanne Hardie
Other key lawyers
Andrew Meakin